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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26
LOCAL OPTION VS.. PROHIBITION.

This discussion takes more space than
was expected when we proposed it, and
we are receiving too many letters to an
swer. \ barkeeper complains that so
cal option will hurt his trade more than
prohibition; while a temperance lee
turer tells us that paper of so much
influence ought not to publish such
views even if they are correct" Our re-
ply must be very brief. We aim ut truth
and truth is never hurt by publicity.
There has been so much loose talk that
the public mind has become saturated
with false ideas, and we must get back
to sound doctrine and give the people
clear-cut views about the principles of
our Government. When we point out
how and why these principles should be
applied to promote temperance, this more
thoughtful friends of the cause will
gladly abandon the prohibition fallacy
and turn into the road we are travelling.
Wait until this discussion is through be-
fore you decide between prohibition and
local option,-they differ as much as
whiskey and milk. Our friend, the bar
keeper, is right, local option "willinjure
his trade more than but
we will certainly print what he wishes
said. We feel able to puncture any So
phiStry. The DEMOCRAT urges those
who disagree with it, to write their
views and send whatever they see in
print that sheds light on the subject.
Whatever is given us will be considered
and publ ished, if of interest, as soon as
we find room. We cannot give all our
space to this one matter: we must ''furn-
ish diversity of reading" However,
all shall be heard in due time.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26

A syndicate has purchased over 16,-
600 acres of valuable ore producing
land in Greenbrier county, this State.
This tract lies along the base of the
mountains north of White Sulphur
and including Little IronSIountains,
and is considered the best ore dis
trict in West Virginia on account of
the ores and the facility with which
1T may be mined. Two railroads are
projected to run through the tract.
1t is claimed they will be built short
ly.-Register.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26

nominating conventions and on the
day o.. election.
Why is Che tariff tax of 70 cents
a ton on bituminous coal .perpetu-
ated? Is it on the superstition that
coal from Australasia can be sold
here in competition with the mines
in West Va? Is it on the supposition
that miners get the benefit of the 20
centsg The facts to be published
in our next issue are conclusive that
the miners do not receive a particle
of benefit.
There are many subjects on which
these gentlemen might talk, that we
have not heard publicly discussed,
at least not by any Of the politi-
clans now in Office.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26

The farmers Of this and the adj
adjoining counties will assemble at
Morgan's grove the middle Of next
month, and we observe that Senators
Faulkner and Kenna, and Congress
man Wilson are to deliver addresses.
This will be an excellent opportuni-
ty for these gentlemen to explain a
great mary things that are now per
picking the public mind. We can
readily suggest a number ofsubjects
upon which our people are very anX-
ious to obtain information For cX-
ample;
Why is it railroad managers give
free passes to law makers?
Why was it our last Legislature
refused to pass the bill to prevent
Determinations by railroads?
Why IS IT so lew newspapers pup
lish information calculated to bring
about a correct understanding of
what is called the railway problem:
Why is it when agriculture is Ian
gushing, and yet, in West Virginia,
is paying 50 per cent. of the
state revenue, that our politicians
have solittle to say on the subject of
equal taxation? Is it because they
do not understand the subject, or is
it because the commercial class are
more influential than the farmers in
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26

of Israel, their enemies observed that
the Israelites carefully guarded the
ark of the covenant, and, as this was
thing that every one could see, 1t
was supposed to contain the bless
ings that distinguished the seed OF
Abraham from other nations. 1t
would readily occur to the politicians
of the camp that it was the machtne
In siqht. which was the secret of Is
raelitish success. 1t never occurred
to the politicians of the camp that
Jehovah favored Israel above others,
not because of the ark, but because
of the covenant. When at one time
the enemy actually captured the ark,
they found it the source of disaster
to them, because there was no virtue
in the machine, and it had no rela-
ton to the principles involved.
1t is so much easier to capture a
machine than to mold thought and
command respect, that INSCRIPTIONS
fricksters incapable of the latter,
train their little guns for the capture
of the visible: they think that If
they grasp the shadow they will gain
the substance.
Thus it has come to pass that we
have such things as packed conven-
tions: thus it is, that methods adop-
ted to represent "the people in mass
convention assembled are substi
tuted by bands of men, shipped like
livestock, to register the will, not OF
the people, but of some individual
boss. When we see handful OF
schemers go through forms adopted
toguard the guarantees ofDemocrat-
ic action, picture is presented of
which the ass in the lions skin is q
feeble caricature.
Beyond doubt party organization
must be secured; but it well becomes
the Democratic party to ask wheth'
er a single one of its principles can
safely be prostituted or sacrificed
in order to drive still another rivet
in her machinery.
When principles are deserted, the
less organization the better. The
party must live because its princi-
pies are eternally right; but it is
better, far better, to smash each con-
trivance now in force than to divert
party organization from its proper
uses. The people at heartare right;
but the use Of the machine has q
very bad effect, of which we must not
lose sight. Some persons, not versed
in Democratic principles; may make
the same mistake that the CONNER
cidI politicians make,-in seeing
nothing but the machine. Well may
we expect that the party will be de-
tested if ever COMPOUNDED with the
commercial machine"
At leastninety-fve per cent. of the
Democrats agree with the farmer
quoted by us:
IF the election of q candidate
meant the enforcement of the prin-
ciples professed by the party, there
would be no occasion for so much
noise about party usage, party or
ganization and party discipline"
To capture THE MACHINE is one
thing: to capture the POPULAR JUDO
MENT is another thing. Our politi-
clans must change their tactics to
accomplish the latter.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26

Were it not for the teachings of q
few men like Beck, Carlisle, Morri-
SOP. Mills and Hewitt. and we nigh:
name q number in this State; were
it not for few newspapers like the
Richmond State, the Philadelphia
Record, Jackson (Mich.) Patriot,
the Clarke Courier and this Jour
nal, the rank and file of the rising
generation, who vote in 1888 for the
first time, would know very little of
the true principles Of democracy.
Were Thomas jefferson alive to-
day he would be neither the stool
pigeon of railroad managers nor the
decoy duck of millionaire benefici-
aries of tariff for protection.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26

The Richmond Wing, tariff and
railroad organ, took issue with the
Clarke Courier for its dissent from
the Roanoke platform. The Cou-
rier's retort is excellent:
When the Wing was anxious for
for the British Debt Commissioners
to travel in the State and see for
themselves the real poverty that has
overtaken her agricultural class, the
Whiq was not then considering the
tariff question, but now, in the inter
est of the protected manufacturers,
it would continue to pamper the pro
tected millionaires at the expense of
the agricultural class. ( : The
Wing terms us a kicker" on the tar
ifr. Is the Wing ignorant that the
"kickers' ON the tariff in the last
Congress were a few Randall SOCIAL
led Democrats and the solid Re
publican party? The Courier is
Democratic and does not intend to
swallow Republican platform"
Well said, Mr.. COrier;--of such
is the Kingdom Of Heaven,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26

1t is the fashion for certain so
called Democratic politicians in this
State to make loud professions of
their desire to reform the tariff, but
they always add,-"Not the tax on
coal" We have obtained the figures
and will publish them in our next
issue, showing that the object of the
tax is to compel coal consumers,
living at distance from the mines,
to pay 10 cents for every ton, into
the pockets Of the coal operators or
railroad company, and not one pen
ny Of it goes to the miner who yields
his pick in the bowels of the earth.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26
ANSWER, to the Herald'S article on the
first page.

To be copied by Wellsburg Herald.
A fanatic is person controlled by
excessive enthusiasm; he is govern
ed by imagination, not by judgment.
The old Romans had their .fdnatict
who supposed themselves divinely
inspired. A fanatic is never clear
minded he cannot be logical; no ia
matte was ever a mathematician.
Fanatics are well meaning but being
extremists are impracticable. They
havenever accomplished any reform;
they have kept the world back, not
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26
State of West Virginia.

Jefferson County, to-wit:
In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court.
TO the Creditors Of ". Helm, deceased:
pursuance of decree of the Circuit
Il Court OF the county Of Jeffei sou made
In cause therein pending, to subject
the real estate of the said NJ. Helm to
the paymeat of ais debts, you are re-
CURED TO present your claims against
the estate o the said M. Helm for adju-
uicatlon 20 Forrest w. Blown, Commits
on or before the
End DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1887.
Witness: 7: w. Latimer, Clerk of said
Court, this 9Th day of July, 1887.
julyS-6t. Clerk.
Democr at Fe>Ds7.0O.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26

We have not the pleasure of a
personal acquaintance with Mr.. J..
r. c. Lewis, of Clarke county. Va,
hut we know of him sufficiently to
say that he is a farmer Of large
means, of marked intelligence and
that no one is more likely to COM
mand greater influence among the
farmers of his State. At the request
of Mr.. Lewis, the Clarke Courier
copies our editorial on the Roanoke
platform. In his letter to the Coa-
riey Mr.. Lewis says:
After the efforts of the Executive
Committee of the Farmers Assembly
had we not q right to expect some
action relating to railroad Legisla-
ton? X The platform is the
same old story about expediency,
which simply means that the inter
ests of the State are TO wait till the
politicians are provided for.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26
PURE BLUE WINDSOR PLASTER,

freshly ground, always on hand.
II Mixtures and private formulas
prepared on short notice, and of the best
materials.
small quantities.
julyS,'6.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-26

luence in elections than fanatics
We have so long enjoyed individual
liberty that thoughtless persons lose
sight of the principles that alone Sc.
cure it to us. We again repeat that
our institutions are based on the
doctrine that the Government should
not interfere with man unless he
NEEDLES with another man. If We
adopt this new doctrine, (which sup
poses that the Government will in
terfere with the individual whenever
the Government thinks he is doing
an act harmful to himself, then our
institutions are as radically changed
as if we placed a king on his throne.
Twist, turn, and disguise it as they
may, prohibition originated with
persons who desire to forbid the man
ufacture and sale of intoxicants be-
cause they wish to prevent other
men from drinking. This is precise
ly the spirit that in the olden times
induced religious fanatics to burn
those who followed different creed.
If our Government falls in the hands
of such persons there will be either
bloodshed or else the manhood of our
people will be crushed out. Recol-
lect, fanaticism gave the masses a
painted strumpet in the place Of God
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
PERSONAL.

Il. S. Slower was in Kansas City the
first of the week.
Hon. N. +. Acres was at home the
first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Benton returned
last Friday from their visit to Illinois.
John Giants, the Leland host, has
gone to California on pleasure trip.
Clarence Norton was in from Moran
Tuesday and made the REGISTER a
pleasant call.
Miss Jennie Worst, of Coal Hill,
Arkansas, is visiting among her many
lola friends this week.
Mr.. Samuel Scott, of Chanute, was
in town the first of the week to see his
brother, Harmon, who is seriously i'll.
s. H. Patterson and his brother and
sister-in-law went to Ohio last Friday,
called there by the serious illness of
their mother.
Father Brown, whoha been living
with relatives in Odessa, Mo-, for some
months past. is here on visit to his
daughter, Mrs. Whitney.
Mr.. A. f.. Sauderson and family
started yesterday for Meade county
where they will settle on claim. They
went overland and took about 80 head
of stock with them.
G. Schliessmayer returned Wednes-
day from California, where he has
been for three months past. He likes
California but he says Kansas is good
enough for him and that it will take
just twice as much to buy his property
in lola now as he asked for it last fall.
He reports the lola colony at Pasa-
denia all doing we'll.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06

At meeting of the Gas and Goa
Company, last Tuesday the following
directors were elected for the ensuing
year: H. L. Henderson, Geo, A. Bow
lus, J. w. C0utant, w. III. Richards
w. NJ. Knapp, w. HI. Mcclure. A. w
Beck. Better selections could not have
been made and the Company may bt
sure that its interests will be zeal0usly
guarded.
We are glad to note among the sales
reported by the real estate agents, q
considerable amount Of farm property
In nearly every instance this il land
held by non residents, and its sale
denotes that men of means have be-
come permanent citizens of the county,
who are here to help build 1t up by
making themselves homes.
The High School graduating class
will have an inspiring audience to-
night as every chair that can possibly
be crowded into the Opera House has
been reserved. 1t will be little use for
any one to 60 who has not procured q
reserved seat, as there il little standing
room left and it will command high
premium.
We had the pleasure of escorting l..
B. Kline and w. H.WySkof Of Moran,
through the new Carriage Works last
Tuesday. They were surprised TO find
such magnificent buildings and spoke
in high praise the enterprise Of the
men whose capital and public spirit
had effected the transformation.
The fact that Mcclure Brothers, in
order to consolidate their stores, bring
their ElDorado stock here instead of
taking their lola stock over there, GER
tainly speaks we'll for lola. ElDOradO
is town of near 5000 people, yet they
bring their goods here because trade Ia
better here than there.
Our real estate agents report less nc.
tivity in city property this week but
numerous sales of farms. This Is az it
should be. Get the country filled up
with men of means and energy and
there will be no trouble about the city.
Captain Slower and the ''SciopticOn"
and the lola orchestra went to Hum
boldt last Friday evening to assist the
w. II. G.. entertainment. The HUM
boldt people were much pleased with
the exhibition and the music.
The Live Hardware is changing
hands this week. the stock having been
purchased by Mr.. G. NJ. Boyd, of
Buffalo, Kansas. Mr.. Ewart the re-
firing proprietor, will continue to make
lola his home.
We are glad that for once we do not
have to urge people to go to the Opera
House. Every. seat the house will hold
is already taken for the Commence
ment exercises this evening.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
BEFORE YOU START

On a journey. call and get a bottle
of Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy, as a safeguard
against an attack of bowel complaint.
Many prudent and careful persons
never travel without it. Hundreds of
travelling men are never without a
bottle of it in their grip. Many lives
and much suffering has been saved by
its timely use. No one can afford
to travel without bottle of this pleas
ant, safe and reliable prepal atiOd.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
ASIATIc CHOLERA

Is the most dangerous and destruct-
I've of all contagious diseases in fact,
diarrhOea, cholera mOrbus and stomach
disorders are greatly modified forms of
this disease. During this month it Is
unsafe to be without Begg's Diarrhoea
Balsam which acts 30 successfully In
all summer complaints. It is harmless
and pleasant to administer. Price IS
cents. For sale by Goodhue 4 Evans.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
HOTEL FOB RENT.

Fine new brick building constructed
especially for hotel, with bakery,
good cellar, large cistern. water pipes
all over the house, first class location,
located near both depots and in the
business part of town. Will rent cheap
to right man. Inquire of Cummings
& Jones, lola Kansas.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
Bucklen,s Arnica salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
sbruises, sore ulcers, salt rheum, feve
sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblain
corns, and all skin eruptions, and pos
itively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price Is
cents per box. For sale by GOodhue
& Evans.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
Corrected Thursday Apr. %,
A Good Tree Wash.
Kansas Farmer.

A good tree wash is made of sulphur
4 pounds, peck of lime slaked with
hot water, old soap suds and tobacco
boiled; while hot add one gallon gas
tar and half gallon crude carbolic acid.
For summer work leave out the gas tar
and add one gallon of soft soap. For
summer wash apply in May. 1t lie
said to be good protection against
bOrers, If used the summer, and against
rabbits and mice If used in late fall. A
Missouri farmer who uses this wash
says a man can wash from 2DO to 300
trees in day with 40. cent fiat paint
brush.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
AN OLD.FASHlONED HOMEMADE
REMEDY THE BEST AFTER

Horehound has long been known As
one of the most healing and soothing
remedies in the herb world for all af-
fections of the throat and lungs. Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup has never been
known to fail to give instant relief in
Consumption. Bronchitis, Asthma.
Sore Throat, Coughs, Colds and all
ailments of throat and lungs. 1t con-
tains no injurious Opiates. Every bot
tie guaranteed Call for Free Sample
Bottle ut GoOdhue d Evans.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
A CARD OF THANKS.

we wish to thank the many friends
and especially the members OF the Nc
Cook Post, who SO kindly assisted US
in the recent illness aud death of our
husband and father.
Mrs. DR.. J. A. HART and CHILDREN.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
ATTENTION POST

McCook Post No. 81, will meet in
regular session at the Grand Army
Hall. on Saturday evening, May 9TH.
Ed. THAYER, p. c.
f. NJ. ECKLEY, Adit.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
CRAZY TEA.

The ladies Of the Carlyle Church
will give "Crazy Tea" at til. resi-
dence of Hon. T.. H.. Funston, Tuesday
evening, May 10th, 1887. Everybody
invited, COMMITTEE.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
Farmers Column.
FER sale 81 Trade.

Notices under this head will be inserted one
week free of charge for all subscribers to the
REGISTER, Any such excepting those regular
~ engaged In the merchantile businees) having
any article to sell or trade, are cordially invf
ed to make use OF this cOlumaJ
Fine yesrling short horn bull, fron inporte
sire. for sale cheap. Pedigree furnished.
D. ID. ID. Smeltzer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06

DrunkenneSS or Liquor f1apit Gun DC
Cured by administering DR.. Haines'
Golden Specific.
1t can begiven in cup of coffee or
ca without the knowledge of the per-
son taking it, effecting speedy and
permanent cure, whether the patient
is moderate drinker or an alcoholic
wreck, Thousands of drunkards have
been made temperate men who have
taken the Golden Specific in their cOf-
fec without their knowledge, and to-
day believe they quit drinking on their
own free will. No harmful effects re-
suit from its administration. Cures
guaranteed. Send for circular and full
particulars. Address in confidence
GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co., 1855 Race st.,
Cincinnati. Ohio.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

Allen in the STATE of Kansas.
SARAH c. ToxrsoS. Piaintin
vs.
RICHARD G.. ToMPs0N, Defendant(
To Richard C. TomDeOu You will take
tice that the said Sarah C.. TOmpson plaintiff,
did, on the 18th day OF April lss7. file her
petition in said District Court, within and for
the county OF Allen In the State OF Kansas,
against you the said Richard TOmpsOn defend
ant, and that the said Richard TOmpson must
answer said petition flesi rs Aforesaid on or
will be taken Is true and q Judgment rendered.
In said action against said defendant ior divorce
Attest: H. A. EWING,
Mp. JAcoBy. Attorney for PHI.
fMay6 Clerk
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1887-05-06
PUBLICATION NOTICE.
u TIE Disfrief Court Of Allen County, Kansds.
WILLIAy. NULL, PHI,
DELLA DKHNHOFF and
FRANKLIN HI. DAVIS, Defts.

II
FRANKLIN H. DAVIS, Defts.
The above named defendants Della Dehnhon
and Franklin ii. Davis will take notice that
theyhaye been sued I'm the District Court above
named and that unless they answer the plain
ti6's petition on or before June 18th 1855, the
said petition will be taken as true. and . per-
sOnai judgment rendered against the defendant
Della DehnhO6 for the sum OF seven hundred
and thirty (53O) dollars, with interest ut the
rate offs per cent per annum from the 10Th day
Of March 1856, and judgment that the mortgage
given by the defendant DELLA Dehnho6 to the
plaintiff on the southwest quarter Of section
seventeen ~. township twenty-four (3D i,
south range nineteen (i9) east, Allen county
Kansas, he fOreclOsei. subject to the rights Of
the defendant Franklin II DavisS
WILLIAM NULL.
by BENTON SCOTT, His Atty's.